The University of California - Los Angeles

It disgusts me how well UCLA manages all of its propaganda and popularity. There's a reason why this place is in Beverly Hills: Fake. The professors are so absorbed in their research that none of them care about teaching(and obviously don't spend anytime figuring it out). There are a few friendly people but most of them are just so snobby and big headed. I'm done with UCLA, I should have never been swayed by the hype.

2nd Year Female -- Class 2010

Campus Aesthetics: A-, Collaboration/Competitive: F

Athletics are regarded too highly here, while
academics and scholarly activity are put on the back burner.
Too much emphasis in placed on propaganda and athletic dominance. Honestly, I'm disappointed in the quality of classes and instruction at UCLA. If you think about it, how many times have you seen the IVY league schools or even highly regarded European academic colleges/universities boast about their athletic departments? The answer: NONE.

Aside from Crew/Rowing competitions, places like Cambridge and Oxford put more attention on academic success. From an academic standpoint, UCLA is definitely overrated. Its reputation is not justified. Unfortunately, I'm stuck here for the time being. If I could do it all over again, however, I would attend another U.C. school. I will never allow my kids apply or attend this dreadful place.

3rd Year Male -- Class 2010

Surrounding City: B-, Faculty Accessibility: D+